Portlanders love autumn! From pumpkin spice everything to the return of flannels, beanies, and boots. We also love the cool autumn air paired with the stunning colors of foliage Portland is known for. Late October through mid-November is...
If you’ve lived in the Portland area for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard it affectionately referred to as “Stumptown.” The nickname was the result of massive clear cutting in the 1800’s to make way for growth and expansion in the...
Last week, after an epic wind storm hit the gorge, Interstate 84 in Oregon was shut down and 3 people were killed in Washington as a result of fallen trees. Most were caught by surprise, and it was a good reminder that it is always better to...
Some love to deck the halls and the yard with holiday lights! Others do it out of guilt, and others simply to please a spouse. No matter what the reason you find yourself wanting to know more about how to light up your yard for the holidays...
Today we answer a life’s persistent questions – Why is a 2×4 not actually 2″x4″? This is enough mystery to drive some people up a wall, but today we’ll shed a little light on just how this conundrum came about. That...
For conscious homeowners, keeping trees healthy is important in order to maintain the many benefits they offer. All until the day a new car is parked underneath, that is. Imagine drips of sap on the surface of the clean, scratch-free paint...
Have you seen our last post about oak trees? Well, it offered the inspiration for this piece. While researching specifics on oak trees, we read a lot about Oregon white oaks. Out of all the oak trees found in the state, Oregon white oaks are...
It is a tiny bit early this year, but the groves of cherry trees are blooming all across Portland. Nothing says spring like when the Japanese Historical Plaza is in full bloom. The plaza is surely packed with both professional and ametuer...
Reed College is known for its majestic trees, on-campus nature preserve and large number of graduates who eventually receive doctorates. In 1909, 86 acres of Crystal Springs Farm was purchased to found Reed College in SE Portland. True to...
In Portland, Salem, and Eugene – we have a friend in Friends of Trees and you should too. Friends of Trees is a non-profit organization that has planted nearly half a million trees and native plants since 1989. Friends of Trees has...
